In this episode of the Lifeboat Coach Podcast, Stu introduces key WILDFIT® principles designed to help listeners regain their health by aligning their diets with evolutionary needs. Drawing on personal experience and insights from co-authors of the eBook How to Nourish and Flourish, the episode emphasizes practical strategies for adopting these principles.

Key highlights include:

1. We Stand For Food Freedom: Making conscious, guilt-free food choices without external pressures.
2. Diet Means “Way of Life”: Recognizing diets as a natural, evolved lifestyle rather than a temporary fix.
3. Every Living Species Has An Evolved Diet: The importance of eating foods humans evolved to consume for optimal health, using examples like animals thriving on their natural diets.
4. The Closer A Species Lives To Their Evolved Diet, The Better Their Health Will Be: Aligning with our evolved diet enhances health, preventing modern illnesses like diabetes and autoimmune conditions.
5. Food Is Not Medicine: Understanding food as a requirement for health rather than a cure for disease.
6. The Human Diet Is Cyclical: Aligning eating habits with nature's seasons to improve health.
7. We Don’t Trust The Food Manufacturers: Awareness of hidden sugars and unhealthy additives in processed foods.
8. Everything In Moderation Includes Your Health: Advocating for a diet rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods rather than moderation in unhealthy choices.
9. Nothing Tastes Better Than Optimum Health Feels: Prioritizing health benefits over the temporary satisfaction of unhealthy foods.
10. When You Treat Yourself, Treat Yourself Well: Choosing indulgences that align with health goals rather than compromising well-being.
11. We Don't Fail, We Experiment: Viewing dietary missteps as learning opportunities rather than failures.
12. Lead, Don’t Push: Encouraging others to adopt healthy habits through personal example rather than force.

Stu shares personal stories, such as overcoming health issues through WILDFIT® and experiencing reduced illness frequency. The episode concludes with an invitation to explore the eBook and stay tuned for future episodes featuring guest coaches.

You can find the eBook “How to Nourish and Flourish” by follow this link to Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRTL3H3S

In the inaugural episode of the Lifeboat Coach Podcast, host Stu Shepherd introduces himself, his health journey, and the purpose of the podcast. Stu shares his transformation story, including how he reversed Hashimoto's thyroiditis and improved his health through the WILDFIT 90-Day Challenge. The episode highlights key health principles rooted in human evolution, such as proper nutrition, mindful eating, sleep, stress reduction, hydration, and movement.

Stu outlines the podcast's focus on casual conversations with health and wellness coaches, aiming to educate listeners on regaining their health. He emphasizes understanding the impact of food choices on health and advocates for "food freedom"—making informed dietary decisions based on what food does to and for the body. He also reflects on his experiences as a coach, helping clients manage autoimmune conditions and reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

Key takeaways include:

1. Five Health Priorities: Breathing, hydration, sleep, nutrition, and movement.
2. The importance of eating whole, unprocessed foods aligned with evolutionary principles.
3. Encouragement to address emotional and habitual triggers influencing eating behaviors.
4. Personal anecdotes about shifting from unhealthy habits (e.g., consuming excessive caffeine and processed foods) to a mindful, health-focused lifestyle.

Stu concludes by reiterating his mission to help others achieve better health and inviting listeners to engage with upcoming episodes.